Dropped the wifes car off for service a little while ago and we walk outside and see it:

2008 Cadillac STS-V
6k miles
every option
Thunder? Grey exterior
black leather interior
heads up display
did I mention every option?


Mrs. Gobbles is in love. I need to know:

1. what is a fair price for the car
2. Is it too much power (she's used to a 265 hp Acura)
3. How do they handle in rain and snow?

Thinking of trading the TL and throwing a bow on it.

All comments and thoughts appreciated!

 

There pretty good cars, A friend of mine had one... Just heavy pigs, but I'm sure you're wifey wont mind. You can get them SUPER cheap right now.... Its a good amount of power but nothing the Mrs. couldnt handle.

BUT I will never own another Cadillac Car again (Escalade maybe) my Cts-V is being bought back as a Lemon, its had problems since day 1.

 

Don't do it. You can do better than a Caddy.

 

They are nice, but big. Get a CTS!

 

I want that car. The Magnaride suspension is brilliant and Ferrari licensed it for the 599. It's more S55 than M5, but that's a good thing IMO. I've seen them for ~30k with ~20k miles on it. Depreciation on those is a bitch, so they're cheap used. With 469hp and RWD, I'd guess it's pretty terrible in the snow. You'd really need some snows on that thing.

2006 BMW M5 vs. Cadillac STS-V, M-B CLS55 AMG - Comparison Tests

 

The STS-V has Sachs shocks, MR was not 'ready' when Cadillac was tuning it, and the Sachs were quicker on the track. The new CTS-V has the MR suspension.

1) I think the STS-V is a terrific buy for anyone right now. The 2008 added a heads-up display, which is fun. Hard to say with such low miles, but I would feel pretty good buying that car for $35K, and feel like it was expensive at $45K. KBB says for my zip it would be a $44K car with 6k miles.

2) The STS-V has 469 hp, but very good manners. It won't really run out from under her.

3) Rain np. RWD would not be my first choice if I drove in a lot of ice/snow. My CTS has been good in the weather, but an AWD CTS might better suit your weather.

 

from what i can remember there is no leg room on the passenger side because the transmission takes up the foot well, and the glove box is on a funny angle and doesnt hold anything. id still go with a newer cts (08+) if you can get one

 

Hey bro, if she is in love with it, do it. Chances are it is still under warranty and you can take it, get it certified, and get the extended warranty. No worries after that. Good luck T.

 

Gobbles,

There is no such thing as too much power for the mrs.

My wife loved driving the GT2 to work, because, and I quote "people can't be mean in traffic."

Power is teh awesome.

 

Don't get it.....